Chicken sandwiches are simple and delicious, offering you an almost infinite number of options, variations, and recipes. If you want to learn a few basic ways of preparing the sandwich, you can learn to make a deli-style chicken sandwich, a baked chicken sandwich, and a fried variety.

Steps

Method1

Making a Deli Chicken Sandwich

1

Select good sandwich bread. Chicken sandwiches go well with any variety of sandwich bread that you choose. Crusty artisan breads and softer sandwich loaves are both great for making sandwiches. All of the following make for great chicken sandwiches:

White bread

Whole wheat

Honey wheat

Oat

Buttermilk bread

Rye

2

Buy sliced chicken from the deli. Most deli counters will have a variety of chicken, such as baked, roasted, or spicy varieties. This would also give you the option of choosing your thickness, from shaved thin to thick, hearty slices.

You could also buy from the refrigerated section of your local grocery store, buy canned cooked chicken chunks, or bake your own chicken.

If you want to learn to roast or fry your own chicken for a sandwich, check out the next sections.

3

Choose condiments. Spread mayonnaise, mustard, or your preferred product on one side of one or both slices of the sandwich bread. Layer as much chicken as you like over that. Add layers of anything else you think you'd like over the chicken.

4

Choose additional toppings. Options should include lettuce, tomato, cole slaw, onions, bell pepper, pepperoncini rings, avocado, sprouts, and various types of cheese. If it smells good together, it should taste good together.

5

Use the kinds of toppings you like and enjoy!

Method2

Making a Fried Chicken Sandwich

1

Get the necessary ingredients. To make this sandwich, you'll need:

1 egg

3 cups milk

3 cups fine breadcrumbs

1 cup flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. paprika

4 tsp. black pepper

2-4 tablespoons cups cooking oil

2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1-2 tsp. of red chili powder for a spicy flavor, if desired

1 tsp. of crushed onions

2

Mix the batter. Put the egg and milk into a single bowl. Beat the egg until it's integrated. Then add the breadcrumbs, flour, and additional dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly with a whisk to integrate the batter mixture.

3

Batter the chicken. Evenly dip each chicken slice into the flour, and then the batter, and the flour again. Put the pieces on a plate to let them rest while you prepare the frying oil.

4

Add oil to a large frying pan. Put the stove at medium setting, and flick a small amount of cold water at the oil to check the heat. If it hisses, then the pan is hot enough to cook the chicken.

5

Put each piece of chicken in the pan. Put a few pieces in at once, but be careful not to crowd the pan. If you do, you'll bring the temperature of the oil down significantly, making your chicken soggy and greasy. Turn the chicken once, when it becomes golden brown on the bottom.

Remove chicken from the pan when it's golden brown and has cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Place the chicken slices on a cutting board to let them rest before slicing.

If you don't have a thermometer, slice a piece of chicken in half. Make sure the juice runs clear and there's no pinkness on the inside.

6

Cut the chicken into thin strips and add toppings of your choice. Fried chicken goes great on any number of different kinds of sandwich bread, and with a variety of different condiments and additions. Try out the following:

Use Italian bread, tiger bread, baguette, or olive-cheese bread.

Top with slice dill pickle, raw red onion, lettuce, and tomato.

Add mayo, mustard, or ketchup to taste.

7

Done!

Method3

Making a Baked Chicken Sandwich

1

Get the necessary ingredients. To make this chicken sandwich, you'll need:

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 teaspoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon paprika

Aluminum Foil

Hamburger Buns (whole wheat) or multigrain bread

2

Prepare the chicken for baking. Brush both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil, and sprinkle with the seasonings. Line the chicken on an unlined baking sheet and preheat the oven.

3

Bake the chicken at 450°F for 10 minutes. After ten minutes, flip the chicken to the other side, and bake for 8-10 more minutes, or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork. It's fine to make a small slit in the thickest part and see if it's done.

You'll need to adjust the baking time to the size of your chicken breasts. This recipe is perfect for 8 oz, but if yours are much larger, you might need to bake them for 12-15 minutes on each side, and if they're smaller, 8 minutes per side will probably be just right.

The best way to make sure they are done is to use an instant-read thermometer. It should read 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part. If you don't have a thermometer, make a small slit in the center and peek to make sure it's white and opaque, not pink.

4

Transfer the baked chicken breasts to a platter. Loosely cover with foil and allow to rest 5 minutes before putting them in your choice of bun or multigrain bread, with the toppings of your choice.

Before you turn the oven off, try toasting the buns in the oven with sliced cheese to give your sandwiches a crispy texture. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn.